Create your own block in Door County Historical Society's Quilt Project. With the assistance of quilter, Terry Myra, you will make your own square to join other quilt squares in this unique creation. Kids will have quilt coloring pages to enjoy.
The Heritage Alliance of Door County kicks off History Days - a week dedicated to history programming across the county. Listen to a speaker in the Collins Learning Center at 10am, then stroll back in time at Heritage Village and learn from all the historic organizations in Door County. While you're there watch blacksmith demonstrations, […]
Learn about the historic buildings at Heritage Village during this guided hike. Participants will view a special display on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, taste samples of Door County's Sweet Mountain Farm honey, and learn about old-time tools at the Madden Tool Museum.
Pies have been part of history since Ancient Egypt, but what make’s American pies so yummy? Take a tasty journey through the history of what makes pie a staple in our American way of life. You will taste several Door County pies and take home recipe cards. Bring stories of your family’s favorite pie recipe […]
Join authors Barb and Ken Wardius for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a historical book about Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. They will share insights into the research process, the sources and materials they relied on, and the discoveries made along the way. The program will also feature several rare historical images […]
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Eagle Bluff Light Station—marking the completion of its remarkable restoration and a new chapter in its history. Enjoy a full day of free tours, live music, demonstrations, book signings, and family-friendly activities. Explore the newly restored buildings, experience expanded exhibits, and be part of a special […]
Create a colorful drawn or painted wreath using the Heritage Garden for inspiration. Materials will be supplied for the project. Enjoyment for all ages. This will be the first in our monthly Heritage Garden Art projects.
Join Gary Soule for an exciting journey beneath the rock spine of Door County as he explores the fascinating underground world of caves. Through a captivating slide presentation, Gary will highlight the major caves found throughout the peninsula. Framed displays will reveal the true extent and full history of Horseshoe Bay Cave, while Eagle Cave […]
The story of James Jesse Strang is one of the most unusual and fascinating chapters of frontier life in the Midwest. Over the course of his remarkable life, Strang rose to prominence as a Mormon prophet, crowned himself King of Beaver Island, served as Grand Primate of the Halcyon Order of the Illuminati, became a […]
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